Year: 2015

Begin your new financial year with a better rental return

5 Ways to begin the new financial year with a rental return increase Savvy investors are continually looking at ways to improve the rental returns on their investment properties and the new financial year is such a perfect time to spruce up your property. Here are 5 ways to achieve that return! Use a good property manager.

Gold Coast #1 says Wotif.com

Gold Coast is the favourite destination for families Australian families would rather come to the Gold Coast than go anywhere else in the country or head overseas, according to a recent survey. Booking portal Wotif.com yesterday released the results of the Holiday Habits Survey, which put the Gold Coast at the top of the list.

New industrial estate to generate Gold Coast jobs

Today an exciting new pillar has been added to the Gold Coast economy THE former Darlington Park Raceway at Yatala is being transformed into a massive ­industrial hub which will pump $1 billion into the Gold Coast economy. The 127ha Empire Industrial Estate being launched today is the largest industrial project on the Gold Coast.

Gold Coast market welcomes new tower plans

THE next piece in the puzzle for the Gold Coast’s high-rise resurgence has been uncovered, with the tired Surfers Royale building to be redeveloped into a high-flying tower. Industry sources confirmed billionaire Riyu Li, who heads up Chinese development company Ridong Group, was involved in the purchase of the 14-storey building. Ridong and their development.

Your single most useful metric when investing in property

Watching rental market vacancy rate trends key for investment success Biggest Decrease In Rental Stock (last 12 months) Canberra ACT (31% less) Port Macquarie NSW (30% less) Muswellbrook NSW (26% less) Orange NSW (22% less) Gold Coast QLD (21% less) ** BIGGEST POPULATION GROWTH IN QLD ** – CLICK HERE for Rental Opportunities Analysing trends of the.

Gold Coast forerunner for $60b Chinese investment

INTEREST from Asia’s richest man, Wang Jianlin, is acting like a spotlight on the Gold Coast, drawing the eyes – and investment – of ultra-wealthy investors from China and surrounding nations. And with Chinese investors and immigrants forecast to spend $60 billion on Australian property in the next six years, such visibility is likely to.

What will the federal budget bring to the Gold Coast?

FUNDING for the Gold Coast cultural precinct could be a bridge too far for the Federal Government in tomorrow night’s Budget. Mayor Tom Tate is hoping Treasurer Joe Hockey has been able to put aside about $10 million to help fund a large “friendship” green bridge expected to be part of the project’s $37.5 million.

What lower interest rates mean for you and the Gold Coast

THE Gold Coast property market is set to surge as interest rates fall to their lowest point in history.  So how does this impact the average mortgage holder? The table below demonstrates the saving per month for the average mortgage holder – CLICK HERE for our current listings. The move is expected to bring property.